Senior Director Divisional Merchandise Manager

Overview

Senior Director, Divisional Merchandise Manager

Overview of Position

The Senior Director, Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for the collaborative development and execution of the Merchandise Department strategy to achieve and be accountable for sales, margin and inventory objectives. This position leads Buying teams while partnering with the Chief Merchandising Officer and appropriate departments throughout the company to develop and optimize the assortments, analyze business performance, collaborate on visual merchandising and marketing objectives, and support in managing key vendor partnerships. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Chief Merchandising Officer

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial accountability including P&L management, open to buy, inventory, and margins. Key metrics include: sales, turn, and gross margin
• Provides leadership within the Merchandising Team and expanded influence with other pivotal groups including: visual, marketing, E-commerce, and supply chain
• Sets strategic direction (in close collaboration with the Buyer) for product assortment, visual layout of departments, and product development
• Executes and drives speed to market with new product introductions
• Collaborates with the VP of Planning and Allocation to develop department sales and inventory plans
• Identifies new product/category opportunities and space allocation in-store to support TCS' vision as directed by the Chief Merchandising Officer
• Evaluates and anticipates market trends in collaboration with Chief Merchandising Officer
• Collaborates with the VP of Visual Merchandising to propose merchandising ideas for the respective departments
• Collaborates with the Director of Pricing to determine competitive position of products
• Supports the Buying teams with key vendor relationships, on cost management and with vendor negotiations
• Assist in the hiring, development and management of the Buying teams by division
• Hosts effective team meetings to ensure cohesive communication regarding company information
• Collaborates with Senior Director of Product Development on defining and managing the product pipeline as well as setting guardrails for private label product development and line plans.
• Acts as the liaison to Supply Chain to ensure Buying teams receive training and resources needed to complete their daily tasks
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• College degree and/or MBA
• 10+ years retail buying experience
• Ecommerce experience that includes: assortment, go to market abilities, strong IT understanding, and vendor relationships.
• Global sourcing experience highly preferred with emphasis on Asia
• Product development experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of profit, sales dollars, margin dollars, inventory productivity, forecast accuracy, trends
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Ability to travel 15% a year, based on the business needs
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of Excel
• Ability to assimilate and analyze information and develop strategic plan of action
• Comprehension of merchandising terminology, functions and analysis
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
  
  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Container Store strongly believes in fair practices and consideration for others. Our company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination of any kind for any reason. The Container Store provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, pregnancy related disability leave, status as a U.S. military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Office Physical Requirements

All positions in our Store Support Center require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, stores and vendors, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. The Container Store is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITIES.

Maryland Applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

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Please note: This position requires authorization to work in the US.